Columbia Women's Discontinued Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped

I read the reviews wherever I could find them. I had become very confused over the sizing. I have a hard enough time getting the right size without this much of a difference thrown at me too!I was in love @first glance, beautiful dark gray with aqua strings. Ordered size 7 as suggested though I wear a size 6.5 or 6. Feet measures a size 5-5.5, L=8.5" R=8.7". There lies the rub, right foot doesn't fit sizes same as left one by a fraction so hit or miss. Also, remember, as you age, your feet spread causing sizing up like me to 6.5 in shoes, 7 usually in boots but style can put you back to regular size if they are rounded toe box or squared box mostly in western styles. Shoes strings are very helpful as they can be adjusted to make more room, not more length. Mules are easier to get by smaller sized if you don't have toes that won't go entire way down, heel hangs off, usually good bet as mostly open. Overall best choice in any type of foot covering is "Leather", your friend for stretching if little small as they will mold to feet, put in a cushion before wearing though. Zippers are the bomb for higher topped boots/shoes especially with fat feet, high instep, opens the slimmer top for feet to get to sole.Back to the size sessions; First was great price on 7's, looked order back up and saw where I had ordered from the warehouse! Wow, what a great mistake... for my sis! Really, check it out. What others say about buying "like new", warehouse, etc., if you don't check it out, you are making HUGE mistake. I would never had known if not curious then found sticker where stated, "checked by warehouse". Besides, if you don't like what you receive, give them to your sis for Christmas! If that's not acceptable, check returns, usually can send back w/30 days from Amazon, look at rules though. Truly, you need to check the other items like ones we sometimes just look at and Nope, return. Perfect shape, they get sold cheaper w/new ones @less cost.Wanted those boots but those 7's were too great price, that's why sis got them and was gaga over them. So, I ordered size 6, suggested 6.5, too bad, too big but kept just in case.... the size 5's I was ordering now, 3rd try, didn't fit even though suggested I wear a 6 now! Well the 5's came and went, that fraction of inch on R foot, felt fine, but only for few minutes, just fraction too small in toes based on R foot!Last and 4th time! Wow! That tells you how badly I wanted these shoes, they just checked off too many boxes to let them go without a good fight. The 5.5's I was sure would fit in a WIDE, had been costly, at over $100 if remember correctly. Figures! Only size left & at most expensive price! Waited a day later, 5.5W's & more sizes had come in, ordered them up and got them in about a day. When I saw them, crossed fingers as I thought they were a yes. I have them on now, they feel like they should have been on my feet the whole time! So, the size 5.5W is my size w/just enough room for thick socks or thinner ones. I live in Florida, though kids live in Denver & Boise & France. These will work out fine for all places as it is warm today here & fit & feel great!Updated: 12/1/23, getting later, quicker! After size 7, 6, 5, 5.5W and guess what? Another size 6 was ordered at new price 1/2 of all others, came few days later. Probably wondering what was wrong w/1st size 6's? Nothing, just needed to make sure of correct size due to computer blindness, too much shopping. I was getting goofy and thought perhaps all in my head, being too careful. What actually happened was I realized when I put those 5's on, I'd be needing really thick, wool socks and they would be more conducive & warmer to wear in a size 6!!!! Ran to Ross, bought thick wool socks, 2 pairs, eh cheap try. I have finally found my problem, I am a Floridian going to frozen U.S. This past Thursday it was really cold here and even wearing great boots w/socks feet were freezing in few minutes on way to HOA meeting! Thank goodness I used my "prior northern snow experience" to kick me in head, loosen up screws and I now firmly believe that I had probably needed to size down one size smaller than the size 7 suggested to the size 6 (I got twice!) or try a wide in next small size if all left. I know I really needed the room, which these boots have plenty of and are warm whereas my Frye's were made for Florida & no thick socks! The only dilemma w/sizing is the extra room throughout/around entire toe bed & instep w/room to spare, it's the length to think about, like I finally did. I also put in a shoe cushion to help with some of the extra room, then thick socks won over. Still have plenty of room through toe bed area but TOO PRETTY, COMFY & TIRED to second guess anymore, size 6 it is!Merry Christmas Folks! Good Luck with your sizing, hope this finally solves some problems??? It was the socks that made all the difference which I kept hearing in almost every review but didn't hear the bell in head go off... All's good that ends with most comfortable boot for warm & still is especially fab for cold, wet wool sock weather! I can go snow boarding now! Uh Oh, gotta get lined pants, knit cap, goggles, warmer gloves, down filled vest... Merry Christmas to me.....

I tried these shoes on locally so that I could purchase the proper size. After purchasing two pair of Hoka and returning them I needed some assurance. These shoes are comfy I opted for going up 2 sizes to accommodate custom insoles and thick socks. I love a more roomy feel, but my feet don’t slip around in the boot, I lace them up snug but not too tight. These didn’t require any breaking in, they were great right of the box. The price was a steal I got them for less than $50. Very important as I’m not sure I’ll need them much, the boots were purchased for a one time hiking trip so we’ll see if I like hiking or the boots enough to keep them in use! The boots seem durable although I haven’t worn them much. I do think they are nice looking, light enough for being a boot and functional.

Great boots!!I’ve worn them a few times since buying them, but most recently we took a hike in Fern Canyon and if you’ve been there or know about it, you know it’s WET and I finished nearly dry!! Seriously! Almost ankle deep water and the only time water got it was when I splashed it up and over the top with my other foot, but probably could have been avoided if I tied higher/tighter. Waterproof for sure and kept my feet warm in the cold wet terrain. So comfy and so cute, lightweight too! Buy them!

I absolutely love these boots. Mind you, I never hike so I had no idea what kind of boots to get but these didn't disappoint. I went with my brother and sister-in-law and she was slipping quite a bit in her boots and I didn't slip once. I live in the Pacific Northwest so it was muddy and wet with a lot of rocks on a lot of the trail. We came to one spot where there was a skinny tree down crossing a shallow creek and I didn't feel comfortable walking across that so I decided to just quickly walk through the water lol. You see in the pic with me and my brother, I'm on the left and where the water line is on my pants is how far it splashed up. My feet stayed dry. My legs were wet only above where the shoe goes and on my foot a little bit under the soft spot where the shoe tongue goes but that's it! They were comfortable too the entire hike (2 hours).

I knew I was going to hike in slush but I didn't expect to hike in a foot deep of snow, it's completely waterproof! I am absolutely happy with this purchase, definitely my go to hiking boots from here on. It supports my ankles really well during my steep hikes but it is more on the heavier side for casual wear. I am very satisfied with the price (I got them during a sale) and think the colorway looks fantastic.